Emprise of the Black Lion XLVI

Presented by Their Royal Majesties Thorin VII and Dagmaer II at the Emprise of the Black Lion (September 17, 2011) in the Barony of Madrone

Their Excellencies of Madrone announced that the winner of the heavy tournament was Viscount Ulfgar

His Majesty praised the quality of Emprise, and welcomed one of the judges, Duke Frederick of Holland of the West Kingdom

Duchess Miranda Faoltiarna was announced as the winner of the Emprise, and gave her prize to Ivan Leskov, who qualified in mounted jousting in order to challenge Drifa in Rauða

Ivan came in second by one point, and told all assembled that the other riders inspired him

Their Royal Majesties gifted Their Excellencies Madrone with libations

Anne-Marie Quinn and Perrin Del Bosc were called forward to receive the Goutte de Sangs presented to them at July Coronation, thus lifting the cone of silence imposed since that time

Members of the Populace were invited to swear fealty to Their Majesties Thorin Ruriksson was called forward to receive an Award of Arms

Enzio Bandinelli was inducted into the Order of the White Scarf

Ander the Oblivious was presented with an Award of Arms

Kaðall Blarauga, who was placed on vigil for Chivalry earlier in the day, was put on quest to gather fighters for Crown Council

Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir was inducted into the Order of the Pelican to thunderous acclaim; speakers were Jarl Berek von Langental, Master Cedric Wlfraven, Master Edward the Stuffy, Duchess Miranda, and His Majesty

Ynesen Ongge Xong Kerij-e was awarded a Goutte de Sang with great emotion

Basil Dragonstrike came forward to receive an Award of Arms

Althaia filia Lazari was placed on vigil for the Order of the Pelican to giddy jubilation from the populace

His Majesty thanked everyone who came to the event and praised the An Tir equestrian community

Her Majesty spoke about her time at Pennsic, and how highly regarded An Tir is in other kingdoms

Reported by HL Alessandra da Montefeltro and THL Angharad Albanes

Boar's Head Hunt & Feast XLVI Thorin VII and Dagmaer II